Legal requirements for getting married in Barbados

 Getting married on Barbados is easy. No waiting period or minimum length of stay is required. Application for a marriage license must be made in person by both parties at the office of the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Documents required to apply for the license include a valid passport, original birth certificate or a certified copy. and the airline tickets used to travel to the island including the return tickets.

If either party has been divorced, the original divorce decree or a certified copy must be presented.

If either party has been widowed, a certified copy of the previous marriage certificate and death certificate are required.

All documents not in English must be accompanied by a certified translation.

If you are aged under 18 years, parental consent in the form of Statutory Declaration stamped and signed by a solicitor/lawyer is required.

If your name has been changed by Deed Poll, legal proof, stamped and signed by a solicitor/lawyer is required.  This also applies if a married woman has reverted back to her maiden name.

If you are adopted the adoption certificate must be produced.

Most hotels and resorts offer wedding and honeymoon packages. Staff professionals will assist with all the details from set-up and menu planning to flowers, decorations, photography and entertainment.

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